Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure which are required to practice dental hygiene. Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health agencies, industry, and professional education.

This program has a competitive selection process. See Fall 2016 Competitive Allied Health Program Criteria on the Competitive and Limited Programs page of the A-B Tech website.

High school chemistry or equivalent from A-B Tech or other regionally-accredited college.

Acceptable report of medical examination by the first day of class.

Completion of required immunizations by first day of class, including first two doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

Students applying to the Dental Hygiene program are encouraged to have successfully completed all General Education requirements prior to program admission due to the rigorous nature of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.

The North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners may deny a license to individuals convicted of a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude.